What is the ruling on acquaintance with the intention of marriage and meeting secretly between the two sexes without seclusion (khalwa)?
Acquaintance between a young man and woman with the intention of marriage is a reprehensible act, due to the great corruptions that may result from it, potentially leading to major sins. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, forbade private seclusion with a non- woman, and Allah Almighty commanded both men and women to lower their gaze.
Furthermore, this type of acquaintance is not free from unlawful looking and speaking, and it may develop into touching that is not permissible according to .
Whoever has fallen into any of this must offer sincere repentance. The legitimate way for one who desires to marry is to inquire about the girl from her family and acquaintances. The lawful viewing should take place in the presence of a mahram for the girl. Emphasis should first be placed on the woman's religiosity, based on the Prophet's saying, peace and blessings be upon him: "So, choose the religious one, and you will prosper."
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